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Pronunciation / Transliteration: níngjìng
"河流在山谷中宁静地流淌。"
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2 senses- 1
Characterized by a leisurely or relaxed pace.
"The river flowed gemächlich through the valley, inviting everyone to take their time." - 2
Indicating a calm and unhurried manner.
"She approached the task in a gemächlich way, ensuring every detail was perfect."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'gemächlich' originates from the Middle High German 'gemæclich', which is derived from 'gemæc', meaning 'pleasant' or 'easy'. It reflects a historical evolution from describing a state of comfort to a more general sense of leisurely or unhurried behavior.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gemächlich" is said worldwide
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tranquille
Transliteration: trankil
"Le fleuve coulait tranquillement à travers la vallée."
gemächlich
Transliteration: ɡəˈmɛːçlɪç
"Der Fluss floss gemächlich durch das Tal."
tranquillo
Transliteration: tranquillo
"Il fiume scorreva tranquillo attraverso la valle."
tranquilo
Transliteration: tranquilo
"El río fluía tranquilo a través del valle."
tranquilo
Transliteration: tranquilo
"O rio fluía tranquilo pelo vale."
शांत
Transliteration: shaant
"नदी घाटी में शांत बह रही थी।"
宁静
Transliteration: níngjìng
"河流在山谷中宁静地流淌。"
조용한
Transliteration: joyonghan
"강은 계곡을 조용히 흐르고 있었다."
静かな
Transliteration: shizukana
"川は谷を静かに流れていた。"
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